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Wisconsin Rustic Roads, Fifth Edition 2012 • WISCONSIN• rusticroads Fifth Edition, 2012 © ESTATE OF BOB RASHID Rustic Road 3, St. Croix County Governor’s Message Contents Welcome Welcome 1 to a road system we What is a Rustic Road? 2 like to call Acknowledgements 3 a positive step backward. Locator map 4 Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads are quaint, lightly traveled country roads that Rustic Roads index 5 offer bikers, hikers and motorists Roads in the Northwest 6–25 a change from the often hectic pace of today’s world. The natural Roads in the Northeast 26–40 roadside features provide a serene Roads in the Southwest 41–48 and peaceful experience in a scenic setting, no matter what the season. Roads in the Southeast 49–76 The state’s first Rustic Road Program goals 77 was officially designated in 1975. Qualifications 77 Since then, the system has grown to 111 roads spanning 639 miles How to nominate a road 78 through 58 counties. The Wisconsin The designation process 78–79 Department of Transportation (WisDOT) oversees the Rustic Rustic Roads Board 79 Road program; however, the roads Administrative personnel 80 remain under local jurisdiction. Designation as a Rustic Road creates a unique state and local partnership of preservation and promotion. The collaboration invokes community The 2012 Guide to Wisconsin’s Rustic Road System is published pride, encourages tourism and fosters by the Wisconsin Department of economic growth around Wisconsin. Transportation, in cooperation with the Rustic Roads Board. Whether you are planning a Rustic Roads excursion or just happen to Cover photo: come across a designated route— Rustic Road 63, Sheboygan County @Estate of Bob Rashid we hope you enjoy the Wisconsin way of life…off the beaten path. Best wishes for a safe and memorable journey. Scott Walker Governor 1 What is a Rustic Road? The Rustic Roads system in Wisconsin was created by the 1973 State Legislature in an effort to preserve what remains of Wisconsin’s scenic, lightly traveled country roads for the leisurely enjoyment of bikers, hikers and motorists. To qualify for the Rustic Roads program, a roadway must have outstanding natural features along its borders. These might include rugged terrain, native vegetation and wildlife, or open areas with agricultural vistas that make the road unique. The road should be a lightly traveled, local access road. It should not be scheduled for major improvements which would change its rustic characteristics. A Rustic Road may be a dirt, gravel or paved road. It should be at least two miles long with a maximum speed limit of 45 mph. Unique brown and yellow signs mark the routes of all officially designated Rustic Roads. Each road is numbered. To avoid confusion with the state highway number, a letter “R” prefix is used with the number—such as R-50 or R-120. © ESTATE OF BOB RASHID Rustic Road 41, Polk County 2 Acknowledgements Bob Rashid was a friend of the Rustic Roads program and a gifted photographer. Through Bob’s book of photos and essays entitled Wisconsin’s Rustic Roads and a subsequent Wisconsin Public Television show, he introduced many of us to the road less traveled. Through his photos, Bob portrayed the Rustic Roads in a different way, inspiring exploration for ourselves. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proud to honor Bob’s memory by featuring his photography in this publication. We also acknowledge the generous contributions of other talented photographers who captured the seasonal beauty of Wisconsin's Rustic Roads. © ESTATE OF BOB RASHID Rustic Road 70, Grant County 3 Locator Map This guide divides Wisconsin and its Rustic Road system into four quadrants. The map below shows the four quadrants, as well as the county in which each Rustic Road is located. BAYFIELD DOUGLAS ASHLAND Northwes IRON 100 VILAS WASHBURN SAWYER 95 79 108 60 98 80 111 PRICE FOREST FLORENCE BURNETT 15 ONEIDA 71 105 58 74 NortheasMARINETTE POLK 59 93 BARRON RUSK 28 83 LINCOLN 34 18 62 LANGLADE 32 101 41 67 TAYLOR OCONTO 103 78 97 ST. CROIX DUNN CHIPPEWA 1 44 38 3 6 MARATHON MENOMINEE 39 13 CLARK 4 9 PIERCE 73 109 92 89 EAU CLAIRE 47 SHAWANO 77 107 DOOR PEPIN 45 51 WOOD PORTAGE WAUPACA KEWAUNEE TREMPEALEAU BUFFALO 76 OUTAGAMIE 46 57 8 7 JACKSON 17 23 24 61 40 53 BROWN MANITOWOC 54 JUNEAU ADAMS WAUSHARA WINNEBAGO CALUMET 16 91 MONROE 48 LA CROSSE 102 50 MARQUETTE GREEN 72 LAKE SHEBOYGAN 64 31 14 26 22 82 VERNON 104 FOND DU LAC 63 56 SAUK COLUMBIA DODGE 55 RICHLAND WASHINGTON 49 106 OZAUKEE 21 69 110 33 52 DANE 65 CRAWFORD JEFFERSON WAUKESHA IOWA MILWAUKEE 96 10 42 GRANT 70 84 Southwes 75 1920 88 87 86 2 5 GREEN ROCK WALWORTH RACINE LAFAYETTE 81 25 37 68 85 99 27 11 12 KENOSHA 30 94 90 35 43 66 29 36 43 Southeas 4 Rustic Road Index R-1 ...........6 R-31 .......43 R-61 ......37 R-91.......48 R-2 .........49 R-32 ......29 R-62 ......13 R-92 ......19 R-3 ..........7 R-33 ......58 R-63 ..... 64 R-93 ......19 R-4 ..........7 R-34 ......30 R-64 ......45 R-94 ......72 R-5 ........49 R-35 ......59 R-65 ..... 64 R-95 ......20 R-6 ..........8 R-36 ......59 R-66 ..... 46 R-96 ......73 R-7 .........26 R-37 ..... 60 R-67 ......13 R-97 ......39 R-8 ........26 R-38 ......30 R-68 ......65 R-98 ...... 21 R-9 ........27 R-39 ......30 R-69 ..... 66 R-99 ......48 R-10 .......50 R-40 ...... 31 R-70 ......47 R-100 .... 21 R-11 ....... 51 R-41 ...... 11 R-71 ....... 14 R-101 .....22 R-12 ....... 51 R-42 ..... 60 R-72 ......67 R-102 .....74 R-13 .........8 R-43 ......61 R-73 ...... 14 R-103 .....22 R-14 .......52 R-44 ...... 31 R-74 .......37 R-104 ....74 R-15 .........9 R-45 ...... 11 R-75 .......47 R-105 .....23 R-16 .......52 R-46 ......32 R-76 ...... 15 R-106 ....75 R-17 .......27 R-47 ......33 R-77 ......38 R-107 ....24 R-18 .........9 R-48 ......61 R-78.......39 R-108.....24 R-19 .......53 R-49 ......62 R-79 ...... 16 R-109 ... 40 R-20 ......53 R-50 ......62 R-80 ...... 17 R-110 .....76 R-21 .......41 R-51 .......12 R-81 .......67 R-111 .....25 R-22 ......54 R-52 ......63 R-82 ......68 R-23 ......28 R-53 ......33 R-83 ...... 17 R-24 ......28 R-54 ......43 R-84 ......69 R-25 ......55 R-55 ..... 44 R-85 ......69 R-26 ......42 R-56 ......45 R-86 ......70 R-27 ......55 R-57 ......34 R-87 ...... 71 R-28 ...... 10 R-58 ......34 R-88 ...... 71 R-29 ......56 R-59 ......35 R-89 ...... 18 R-30 ......57 R-60 ......36 R-90 ......72 5 • R-1 Location: Taylor County, Northwestbetween WIS 102 and County D near Rib Lake. Length: 5 miles Surface: Gravel Wisconsin’s first Rustic Road was dedicated in 1975. A historical marker alongside the road commemorates the designation. R-1 crosses through hills and valleys created by the last Wisconsin glacier nearly 12,000 years ago. Timms Hill National Trail, connecting the nearby Ice Age Trail with R-62 and Timms Hill Observation Tower nine miles to the north, is open year round for hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. A public beach is located at South Harper Lake. DAVE MEISS Along Rustic Road 1, Taylor County 6 • R-3 Location: St. Croix County. R-3 beginning at WIS 128 and follow the outer edges of a watershed and county park. R-3 is Jerdheim Road between WIS 128 and County E, south of Glenwood City. Length: 3.6 miles Surface: Paved This narrow road borders the heavily wooded Glen Hills County Park area, as well as privately owned farm land. The blacktop road curves over many hills with open views of farmland to either side. Picnic at the nearby county park, or enjoy the beach on Glen Lake. A bike trail is posted along the route. • R-4 Location: St. Croix County. South of Glenwood City beginning at WIS 128 south to its intersection with County W. Length: 4.6 miles Surface: Gravel R-4 runs south parallel to R-3 and borders the east side of the Glen Hills Watershed Park area. Beautiful fall colors mark the road in autumn, along with many coniferous trees. Watch for glacial rock formations and wild turkeys. 7 KEN ZINGG Rustic Road 6, Chippewa County • R-6 Location: Chippewa County. County E, from the junction of WIS 64 north to the Chippewa-Rusk County line. Length: 13.3 miles Surface: Paved R-6 is part of the old Flambeau Trail, an important route for early settlers traveling north. The road traverses county forest lands and a part of the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve in Chippewa County. • R-13 Location: St. Croix County. Trout Brook Road between County A and River Road. Length: 3 miles Surface: Paved The third road to be designated in St. Croix County passes through hilly terrain along the western edge of scenic Willow River State Park. This route meanders through heavily wooded areas past several artesian wells. 8 • R-15 Location: Burnett County. Skog Road between Fish Lake Road and Hickerson Road. Length: 5.4 miles Surface: Paved and gravel portions R-15 is close to Governor Knowles State Forest to the north and the Fish Lake State Wildlife Area to the south. This route offers beautiful vistas of coniferous and hardwood trees.
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